Pesum Dheivam
Pesum Dheivam (transl. Talking Deity) is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan and produced by R. Balasubramaniam. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, S. V. Ranga Rao and S. V. Sahasranamam. The film's score was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[2][1]
| Pesum Dheivam | |
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| Directed by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Produced by | R. Balasubramaniam |
| Written by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Padmini |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
| Cinematography | R. Sampath |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
Production company | Ravi Productions |
| Distributed by | Santhi Pictures[1] |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Chandru
- Padmini as Lakshmi
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Thiruvenkadam (Chandru Father)
- M. S. Sundari Bai as Ammani (Chandru Mother)
- S. V. Sahasranamam as Collector Sundaram (Chandru's Uncle )
- V. S. Raghavan as Doctor
- Nagesh as Murali (Chandru's Friend)
- Sathyan as (Babu Gurdian's Father Burma Pepils)
- Sowcar Janaki as (Babu Gurdian's Mother Burma pepils)
- Jayabharathi as Suganthi (Sundaram Daguther)
- Baby Rani as Babu (Chandru's Son)
- Samikannu as Lakshmi's Grandfather
- K. Kannan as Lakshmi's Uncle
- Veerasamy
- G. Sakunthala as Velammal (Chandru's Home Servant)
Plot
The life of a human being is examined in this film.
From the beginning of life, humans have needs and wants. A baby wants toys, a child wants playmates, a teen wants a partner, an adult wants a spouse...the wants never end.
The human here is Padmini, who after marrying Sivaji Ganesan, yearns for a child. Barren for a long time, they make special arrangements with their maid to adopt her unborn child. But their happiness is short-lived when the newborn baby dies. Their sadness is overtaken soon, when Padmini becomes pregnant. The child is born and is healthy. Does Padmini's wants end there? No, the child has a special problem.... and the wants continue.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[3] The song "Nooraandu Kaalam Vaazhga" became popular, and is frequently performed at various events in Tamil Nadu, such as birthday parties and marriages.[4]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Azhagu Dheivam" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Vaali | 04:53 |
| 2 | "Idhaya Oonjal" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela, P. Leela | 06:43 | |
| 3 | "Naan Anuppuvadhu" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:25 | |
| 4 | "Nooraandu Kaalam Vaazhga" | Sarala, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, L. R. Eswari | 04:04 | |
| 5 | "Pathu Maadham" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 04:21 | |
| 6 | "Pillai Selvame" | S. Janaki | 05:16 |
References
- Cowie, Peter; Elley, Derek, eds. (1977). World Filmography: 1967. Fairleigh Dickinson University Press. p. 276.
- "Pesum Dheivam". Nadigarthilagam.com. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- "Pesum Deivam Songs". raaga.com. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
- http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2016/mar/29/A-Veteran-Hums-Tunes-of-Poverty.-Any-Sympathetic-Ears-917439.html